LMU Athletes Hall of Fame
Christopher G. Morrell, of Auburn, Alabama, was a student-athlete at LMU from 1981-1984. He came as the cross country program was first being introduced to campus, and quickly made an impact. LMU competed in the Volunteer State Athletic Conference (VSAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Association for many years. Morrell was a two-time All-Conference and a two-time All District performer in those leagues. The runner and co captain of the team was also a two-time Individual National Championship Qualifier. The 1982 team was a particularly strong one. The team finished third overall in the NAIA District 24 Championship and Morrell placed fourth as an individual. The team also won the VSAC. During the Southeastern College Championship held later that year, the Railsplitters placed fourth. Their overall record that year was 16-5. In addition to his athletic prowess, Morrell was also a gifted student. He was valedictorian of the 1984 class, was in the top three percent in the nation of ROTC graduates and was a presidential appointment as a commissioned officer in the US Army Corps of Engineers. Morrell was also the recipient of the Lincoln Citizenship Award and the Outstanding Visual Arts Student Award. Morrell has three children, Amy, Jane and Matt Morrell. He is currently president/owner of M2 Design and Consulting. In his spare time, Morrell enjoys photography, hiking and running.
